Problems Solving On Cacao Plantation By Biomethanization Technology

Abstract

Indonesia is the third largest exporting cacao country in the world.  There are several problems in cacao plantation, either come from insect or fertilizer.  In addition, there is energy problem especially in rural area, as ratio of modern energy only 65%.   The results showed that biomethanization technology;i.e biogas could solve these problems. Insects which live in cacao pod will be stopped their lifecycles as the cacao pod will be used as an input for biodigester.  Sludge that come from biodigester could be used as fertilizer.  5.501.180 kWh   electricity will be produced from all fermented  cacao pod if it is utilized instead of wasted.